What is another word for velar consonant?
Pronunciation: [vˈɛlə kˈɒnsənənt] (IPA) 
A velar consonant is a speech sound that is produced when the back part of the tongue touches or approaches the soft palate or velum. Some synonyms for the term "velar consonant" include dorsal consonant, velaric, soft palate consonant, and guttural consonant. Dorsal consonant refers to a speech sound that is pronounced using the back part of the tongue. Velaric is a term used to describe the production of a consonant by compressing air between two articulators. Soft palate consonant is another term for a velar consonant that is pronounced using the soft palate. Lastly, guttural consonant is a synonym for velar consonant, which refers to a sound originating from the throat.
